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Agenda
WATERTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Watertown High School
Technology Center
Monday, January 26, 2009 – 7:30 PM
A. Convene Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM
B. Salute to the Flag
C. Recognition
The Board wishes to recognize Watertown’s 2009 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Diane Rigby, Family & Consumer Science Teacher at Swift Middle School.
D. Report from Student Council Representative – Richard Mastroianni
E. Public Participation
F. Budget Summary – (Information Only – No Action Required)
G. Committee Reports:
1. Advertising Committee – Mary Colangelo
2. Athletics Committee – Joseph Apicella
3. Budget Committee – Thomas Lambert
4. Curriculum & Instruction Committee – Kevin Killeen
5. Facilities Committee – Richard Mazzamaro
6. Policy and Labor Committee – Mary Colangelo
7. Cablevision – Mary Dzioba
8. PBC Representative – Richard Mazzamaro
9. Education Connection Representative – Janice Pond
H. Communications - Secretary
I. Minutes
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – January 12, 2009
J. Superintendent's Recommendations and Report
1. Appointments – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Ms. Jennifer Mecca to the position of English Teacher at Watertown High School, effective January 14, 2009, being hired on Step 2 of the Watertown Teachers’ Contract, with a Masters Degree, at a contractual annual salary of $41,168.00 prorated.
2. Transfers – (Information Only – No Action Required)
a. Mr. Edward Stack from the position of second shift custodian at Watertown High School to the position of custodian 2nd shift, Main Level – Area C 7th Grade Wing at Swift Middle School, effective December 29, 2008, for 8.0 hours paid per day, at an hourly rate of $19.18.
3. Three School Project Update – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Administration will present an update on the three school project.
4. 10 Year Enrollment Projections
Dr. Peter Prowda will give a presentation on the 10 Year Enrollment Projections.
5. Superintendent’s Recommended Budget FY 2009-2010
Superintendent Karen Baldwin will give a Personnel and Benefits Presentation for the FY 2009-2010 operating budget.
6. NEASC Update
Attached is a copy of the February 1, 2009 progress letter to NEASC. Watertown High School Administration is present tonight to answer any questions. (See Attachment A.)
7. School Lunch Report – (Information Only – No Action Required)
Attached for your information are the Watertown School Lunch Reports for October 2008 and November 2008. (Please see Attachments B and C.)
K. Report from the Chairman
L. Action Items – Adoption of Items to be Approved by Consent
1. Consideration of the Approval of Job Description – Supervisor of Financial services
It is recommended that the Board approve of the attached job description for the position of Supervisor of Financial Services. (Please see Attachment D.)
2. Consideration of the Approval of the Acceptance of Gift
Mr. Matthew Baker would like to donate a Stereo System with an estimated value of $650.00, and a Camcorder with an estimated value of $600.00 to the band at Watertown High School.
It is recommended that the Board accept this generous donation and a letter of thanks to be sent to the donor.
3. Consideration of the Approval of Childbearing Leave of Absence
Ms. Laura Meka, Assistant Principal at John Trumbull Primary School, requests a Childbearing Leave of Absence, commencing February 13, 2009, returning to work in May 2009, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
It is recommended that the Board approve of a Childbearing Leave of Absence for Ms. Laura Meka, Assistant Principal at John Trumbull Primary School, commencing February 13, 2009, returning to work in May 2009, with use of accumulated sick time and a medical doctor’s note to return.
M. Future Agenda Items and Board Members’ Comments
N. Public Participation
O. Executive Session
Personnel Matter
P. Regular Session
Discussion and possible action on personnel matter.
Q. Adjournment
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